In a world driven by artificial intelligence (AI), commercialization and automation, organizations need leaders who can navigate today’s rapidly evolving technology-driven business environment.
Listen to Daniels School of Business Dean Jim Bullard and Academic Director Mohammad Rahman explain how the Master of Business and Technology (MBT) fills a void in the marketplace and equips graduates to lead organizations through digital transformation.
36 Credit Hours
24-36 months
Flexible, 100% Online
$850 in-state cost per credit*
Purdue University’s online Master of Business and Technology (MBT) provides digital transformation professionals with the strategic toolkit needed to lead in a complex business landscape. Whether you’re an engineer mastering new technologies, a finance or insurance professional navigating digital transformation, or an entrepreneur building a tech-driven startup, the MBT is designed to help professionals make immediate organizational impact.
The MBT program builds on your understanding of technology and its role in business by emphasizing strategic thinking, helping you understand the business value and ethical implications of emerging technologies. Shaped in partnership with industry leaders from companies including Salesforce, Caterpillar and Roche, the curriculum reflects the evolving demands of today’s digital landscape.
Combining Purdue’s signature applied learning approach with a rigorous graduate business education, the MBT offers a unique interdisciplinary advantage. Building on the foundational business principles of a traditional Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, the MBT places a specialized emphasis on technology, AI and strategic decision-making to help you navigate an increasingly digital business environment.
While an MBA provides broad competency in general management, Purdue’s Master of Business and Technology (MBT) program is designed for industries where technology drives products and processes.
Both the MBT and MBA build skills in accounting, marketing, financial management, communication and leadership. The MBA adds depth in HR, business analytics, strategy, operations and supply chain, preparing graduates for non-technical managerial roles.
The MBT, however, adds on digital product design, computational intelligence, tech-driven business strategies, governance, DevOps and tech market analysis — making it the preferred choice for engineers, tech specialists and business leaders looking to create value and excel in tech-centric fields. See the side-by-side comparison for why professionals choose MBT to extend their expertise into future-focused tech leadership.
Beyond the digital classroom, students can participate in exclusive networking and collaboration experiences at Purdue University's Indianapolis Campus.
*The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
Eligible students may use VA education benefits toward tuition and fees. Coverage varies based on the student’s benefit type and eligibility, and additional provisions may apply to qualifying military-connected students. To ensure qualification for the VA Educational Benefit tuition rate, students should work closely with the Veteran and Military Student Success Center.
The job market for future-focused tech leaders that understand how emerging technologies drive business models and fend off disruption is bright.
Graduates of the industry-leading, online Master of Business and Technology program can expect to 6-10% job growth through 2032. (Lightcast™, 2026)
Since Owen Mahin earned his degree in May 2025, he's been building a career at Symbiotic, a U.S. tech firm using machine learning and AI to transform global warehousing. For Mahin, the MBT's blend of business fundamentals and technical depth was exactly what he needed to land his dream role.
"The faculty, staff and overall support system are leaps and bounds beyond any other program within Purdue," he says. "They're all there, fighting for you."
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